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Motobatt MB18U · Motorcycle battery 12V 22.5Ah 280A

Reference: BOL-MOTOBATT-MB18U

Motobatt MB18U: motorcycle battery (AGM) with 12 V, 22.5 Ah and 280 A cold cranking current, measuring 180 × 90 × 162 mm.

Voltage
12V
Capacity
22.5Ah (C10)
Cold cranking amps (EN)
280A
Technology
AGM
Dimensions (L × W × H)
180 × 90 × 162 mm
Price: €362.31
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Who the Motobatt MB18U is for

The Motobatt MB18U is made for motorcycles, scooters and quads. With 22.5 Ah, the MB18U suits motorcycles and scooters that had a battery of that capacity.

At 22.5 Ah it is a large battery for heavy motorcycles, jet skis and utility quads. The MB18U belongs to the Motobatt MOTOBATT QUADFLEX range. The full range of Motobatt batteries

Part numbers and codes for the Motobatt MB18U

Shops, garages and catalogues identify the MB18U with these codes:

Commercial referenceMB18U
Not to be confused withMotobatt MB10U (14.5 Ah, 175 A), Motobatt MB12U (15 Ah, 160 A), Motobatt MB16U (20 Ah, 240 A)

Equivalents and alternatives to the Motobatt MB18U

We have no other battery with exactly the dimensions and polarity of the MB18U. Browse the rest of our motorcycle batteries to compare close options.

Motobatt MB18U vs MBTX20U and MBTX20UHD: differences

The real differences between the MB18U and the closest Motobatt models:

ModelCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)Weight
Motobatt MB18U (this one)22.5 Ah280 A180 × 90 × 1626.8 kg
Motobatt MBTX20U21 Ah310 A175 × 87 × 1556.5 kg
Motobatt MBTX20UHD21 Ah310 A175 × 87 × 1556.5 kg
  • Motobatt MBTX20U: 1.5 Ah less, 30 A more cranking power, a different case (175 × 87 × 155 mm).
  • Motobatt MBTX20UHD: 1.5 Ah less, 30 A more cranking power, a different case (175 × 87 × 155 mm).

Check this before ordering the Motobatt MB18U

  • Cold cranking: 280 A (EN), equal to or higher than the original.
  • Your current battery should say about 22.5 Ah; a little more is also fine.
  • Measure the space: the MB18U takes up 180 × 90 × 162 mm.

Frequently asked questions about the Motobatt MB18U

MB18U or MBTX20U: which one suits me?

Compared with the MB18U, the Motobatt MBTX20U has 1.5 Ah less and 30 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 310 A or more, choose the MBTX20U; if it says 280 A or less, the MB18U is enough. Mind the space: the MBTX20U measures 175 × 87 × 155 mm.

How much does the Motobatt MB18U weigh?

6.8 kg, with 22.5 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Motobatt MBTX20U (21 Ah) weighs 6.5 kg.

How do I stop the motorcycle battery going flat in winter?

Connect it to a maintenance charger or disconnect it if the bike will sit for more than a month. A flat motorcycle battery sulphates in a few weeks.

What it means that the MB18U is AGM

Inside, the MB18U has glass fibre separators (AGM) that hold the electrolyte. It is fitted in cars with advanced Start-Stop and in deep-cycle equipment.

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